Federal Diner in Otago Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Cheese or Date Scones (World famous in Wanaka) $4.50
  • (C) Bacon & cheese $9.00
  • (B) Jam & butter $4.50
  • (A) Plain $4.00
  • Croissant:
  • Totally Nuts $10.00
    • Grilled banana bread with cashew nut butter
  • Winter Warmer $12.00
    • Porridge with chai spiced stewed fruits & cream
  • The Monk $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with bacon & roasted tomato
  • The Buddha $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with spinach, mushrooms & roasted tomato
  • Betty's Bacon Butty $10.00
    • Bacon, egg & relish
  • Brossie's Bun $11.00
    • Halloumi, grilled tomato, spinach & relish
  • Social Climber $13.00
    • Organic eggs fried or poached with roasted tomato on crusty bread - add free farmed streaky bacon $5.00
  • Hawea Flat $18.00
    • Spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomato & halloumi on polenta cake
  • PinaCoco $19.00
    • Caramelised pineapple hotcake with coconut yoghurt & lime
  • Comfort Kedgeree $19.00
    • Smoked salmon, mild Indian spiced rice & poached egg
LUNCHTIME CLASSICS LUNCHTIME CLASSICS
  • Lone Ranger $17.00
    • Waitoa free range roast chicken sandwich on ciabatta with aioli, caramelised onion & brie
  • Roti 'n' Roll $14.00
    • Pulled pork roti roll with hoisin, coriander, spring onion & pickled chilli
  • Wunder Burg $20.00
    • Homemade beef pattie with smoked cheese, caramelised onions, gherkins, salad & french fries with chipotle mayonnaise
  • Pure Wisdom $16.00
    • Ancient grain salad with cranberries, almonds, lemon & mint dressing (Vegan)
  • Roast It $19.00
    • Roast carrot salad with goat's cheese puree, preserved lemon dressing, dukkah & flatbread
  • The Chowder Pie $21.00
    • Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
  • Soul Soup $18.00
    • Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Hollandaise $1.00
  • Tomatoes, mushrooms, 1 organic egg, avocado or halloumi $3.00
  • Free farmed bacon, Waitoa free range chicken or smoked salmon $5.00
  • French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
  • Mixed salad with balsamic $10.00
  • Gluten free bread add $1.00
KIDS KIDS
  • Egg or bacon on toast (+ $3.00 for scrambled) $5.00
  • Fruit plate $9.00
  • Hot cake with maple & banana $10.00
  • Peanut butter & banana on toast $5.00
  • Flatbread pizza with salami $8.00
  • Beef burger & fries $14.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Mary's Little Lamb Large $14.50
    • Prime NZ Lamb, rosemary buttered hash brown, mint jelly, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Hard Core Mr Scratch Large $17.50
    • Double serving of Prime NZ Beef, streaky bacon, smokey BBQ sauce, edam cheese, onion rings, pickles, fancy lettuce, tomato, & aioli.
  • Egg $1.00
  • Bacon $2.00
  • Devil's Hula Hoops $7.00
    • Crispy crumbed onion rings served with aioli
  • Chips with Tomato Sauce $4.50
  • The Rising Sun Reg $11.50, Large $13.50
    • NZ Streaky Bacon, Egg, hash brown, grilled portobello mushrooms, tomato, fancy lettuce, aioli & Devil relish.
  • Man Killer Large $19.00
    • Double serving of Prime NZ Beef, streaky bacon, grilled portobello mushrooms,
  • Black pepper tofu with pork/vegetables on rice M $12 L $14
  • Shredded pork with dried mushrooms on rice $12
  • Deep fried hot and spicy chicken $20
  • Tom Yum soup with chicken/beef/seafood S $7 M $13 L $15
  • Steamed pork belly with salted dried mustard cabbage $20
  • Sour and spicy soup with pork and cabbage dumplings M $12 L $14
  • Fish fillet and tofu on rice $12
  • Crispy chicken nuggets noodle soup M $12 L $14
  • Raita $4.50
    • Classic Indian accompaniment, consisting of yoghurt, cucumber, and carrots. Raita helps take some of the heat out of the spicy dishes.
  • Jalfrezi Chicken or Lamb $18.00
    • Chicken or lamb cooked in a sour tomato gravy with onion and capsicum.
  • Prawn Saag $19.50
    • Prawns cooked in spinach with spices.
  • Vegetable Kulcha $6.00
    • Leavened bread with stuffing of spices and potato and peas.
  • Vegetable Biryani $16.50
    • Rice and vegetables cooked together with cashews and spices to make a glorious one-pot meal. Served with Raita.
  • Gulab Jamun (3 pcs) $6.50
    • Milk dumplings served in sugar and syrup.
  • Madras Chicken or Lamb $18.00
    • Chicken or Lamb cooked with ginger and South Indian masala.
  • Lamb Sheek Kebab $11.00
    • Lamb mince cooked in special tandoori spice.
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Peanut Sauce $2.00
  • Chicken Fried Noodle $9.00
  • Seafood Fried Noodle $10.00
  • Pork Chow Mein $9.00
  • Vegetable Kua Teaw $7.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and vegetables
  • Roast and Vegetables $10.00
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork Curry on Rice $10.00
  • Rump Steak $20.00
    • 300g of rump steak on either fries and salad or mashed potato and peas with your choice of sauce; mushroom, gravy or garlic butter
  • Chicken wrap $14.00
    • Strips of tender chicken thigh and bacon rolled up in a soft tortilla wrap with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onions and aioli with a side of fries
  • Bangers n' Mash $14.00
    • 2 of Arrowtown Butchery's beef and black pepper sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, buttered peas and topped with onion gravy
  • Homemade Muesli $8.50
    • Sweet toasted oats, nuts and raisins topped with natural yoghurt and sliced banana
  • Cheese Burger $14.50
    • Classic grilled beet pattie with melted cheese, tomato relish. aioli, lettuce, onions, tomato and gherkins
  • chicken Parmigiana $20.00
    • Crumbled chicken breast grilled wth slow cooked tomato sauce, bacon and cheese served with fries
  • Three Egg Omelette $14.00
    • With your choice 01 3 fillings - bacon, cheese, onion. tomato or mushrooms
  • Chips $7.00
  • -Gang Pa Chicken, Pork, Beef, Prawns $17.50 / $19.50
    • Spicy curry paste with sweet basil paste and vegetables
  • Vegetables with Oyster Sauce or Tofu $17.50
    • Stir-fried mix vegetables with Oyster sauce
  • -Tom Kha (Chicken, Prawns) $18.50 / $19.50
    • Coconut cream soup with coriander, lemongrass and galangal
  • Mussaman Tofu $17.50
    • Mussaman curry paste with coconut milk, onion, potato
  • -Sweet and Sour Chicken, Pork, Prawns with Cashew Nuts $18.50 / $19.50
    • Stir fried chicken, prawns with vegetables and cashew nut
  • -Gang Som Prawns, Fish $19.50
    • Gang som, prawns / fish curry with mixed vegetables or pineapple
  • -Thai Spicy Salad Chicken, Pork, Prawn,Seafood $18.50 / $19.50
    • Chicken, pork or prawn tossed into fresh chilli dressing served on bed of fresh seasonal salad
  • Royal Pad Thai Chicken, Pork, Prawns $17.50 / $18.50
  • Seekh Kebab $8.00
    • Mince lamb with mint and herbs stewed and cooked in tandoori oven
  • Onion Bhaji $4.00
    • Onion slices in a spicy thick pea batter and deep fried
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $13.99
    • Boneless pieces of chicken and vegetables cooked in tomatoes and coriander
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Stuffed with garlic
  • Chicken Korma $13.99
    • North Indian style curry garnished with almond and cashew nuts
  • Chicken Bhunna $13.99
    • Boneless pieces of chicken cooked with sauted onions and capsicums in refreshing curry
  • Chicken Naan $4.00
    • Stuffed with spiced chicken mixture
  • Butter Chicken $13.99
    • Tandoori roasted boneless pieces of chicken cooked in creamy tomatoes
  • Green Lip Mussels, Dozen of Green Lip Mussels $19.50
    • in a creamy, garlic, onion, parsley, sauvignon blanc sauce served with bread
  • Beer battered Fish $ 21.50
    • served with fries, salad, lemon wedge & tartar.
  • Steak Eggs & Chips $27.50
    • grammes of aged Angus sirloin steak, fries, two eggs and the side salad
  • Toasted tortilla wraps $18.50
    • Beef, bacon and chipotle aioli, gramsCajun Chicken and aioli(All tortillas and filled with mixed leaves, and tomatoes, and served with fries)
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Served with your choice of aioli
  • Fish basket Small $13.50Large $18.50
    • Fish bites, calamari rings, prawn twisters and fries, served with tartar & lemon.
  • Side Salad $6.50
  • Hungryman’s basket Small $18.50Large $24.50
    • Fish bites, chicken nuggets, prawn twisters, wontons, mini spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with tartar & lemon.
  • Moroccan Lamb Wrap $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Capers Seasonal Soup $9.5
    • Served with Toasted Ciabatta
  • BLT $16.5
    • With Straight cut chips and aioli
  • Chicken Burrito $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Hot Smoke Salmon $18.5
    • With Zucchini & Capsicum Fritters, Salad and hollandaise
  • Sweet Corn Feta and Sundried Tomato Fritters $17
    • With salad
  • Chef's Special N/A
    • Check menu board or ask our staff
  • Pan fried Mushrooms $16.5
    • On Ciabatta and salad
  • MEAT LOVERS $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Salami, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Sausages and BBQ Sauce.
  • PEPPERONI PIZZA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni.
  • MARGARITA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Double layers of Mozzarella Cheese and Basil.
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
  • VOLCANO $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Tomatoes, Red Capsicum, Chilli Flakes and Jalapeno.
  • PRAWN HORNS $7.00
    • 6 pcs. & Dip
  • SMOKED GARLIC CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Green Capsicum, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Mayo Sauce, Smoked Garlic and Oregano.
  • SUPREMO $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Red Onions, Red Capsicum, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Black Olives.
  • Lamb Masala Curry $24.9
    • House made Lamb masala curry served basmati rice and naan bread topped with slivered almonds & fried shallots
  • Porterhouse 280g $34.9
    • Grass fed Striploin, your choice of sauce, chips, garden salad
  • Bowl of Chips $6
  • Sticky date, Pavlova or Chocolate Mousse see above
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $25.9
    • Dusted with salt and pepper flour, flash fried, chips, salad,aioli
  • Garlic Bread $8
  • Cake of the Day available for addition $2 see above
  • Wedges $9
    • Sour cream, sweet chilli
  • 3 Egg Omelette $16.50
    • Made with free range eggs and your choice of 3 fillings Tomato, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, spinach, salami, red onion
  • Soup Of The Day $15.00
    • Served with fresh ciabatta bread & butter Main
  • Craic Burger $24.50
    • Homemade Southland beef patties layered with crispy bacon, tomato, red onion, cheese & lettuce. Jammed between a toasted bun & dressed with aioli & tomato relish. Served with beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Anti Pasto Platter For Two $44.00
    • A selection of cured meat, smoked salmon, mussels, local cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pickles, dips & fresh fruit, served with fresh bread & crackers.(Additional person $20.00)(For One $24.00)
  • Open Steak Sandwich $24.00
    • A medium rare steak topped with caramelised red onion marmalade & balsamic roasted tomatoes served on cumin scented Turkish bread & chunky beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Soup Of The Day $10.00
    • Served with fresh ciabatta bread & butter.Entree
  • Baked Eggs $18.50
    • Homemade baked beans with chickpeas & spinach then topped with two craic's eggs, baked in the oven in an individual casserole dish and served with ciabatta bread. Add chorizo sausage $4.00
  • Irish Stew Pot Pie $24.50
    • Ramekin filled with a rich beef & Guinness stew topped with a puff pastry lid & served with a crisp garden salad or seasonal vegetables and beer battered fries.
  • King Prawn with Salt & Pepper M$23.00/L$38.00
  • Beancurd & Sliced Fish M $22.00 /L $36.00
  • Steam (or Deep Fried) Whole Sole Fish from $38.00
  • Beancurd Thai Style M $17.00 /L $30.00
  • Plain Egg Fried Rice M $12.00/ L $20.00
  • Mongolian Beef M $18.00/L $32.00
  • Mongolian Chicken M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Beef with Black Pepper Sauce M $18.00/L $32.00
  • Chicken Tenders $5.00
    • 2 Tender pieces of chicken tenderloin battered and deep fried in Erik's delicious secret recipe batter. Available gluten-free
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
    • Traditionally made mushy peas
  • Garlic Aioli $2.00
    • One bottle of Garlic Aioli
  • Curry Sauce $2.50
  • Gourmet Banana On A Stick $3.50
    • A worldwide fruity favourite (banana) deep fried and dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Fish Bites $1.00
    • A small piece of battered fish, a good snack or good for children. Available gluten-free
  • Scallops (1) $3.50
    • One delectable, juicy shellfish, battered and deep fried. Available gluten-free
  • Hoki $4.50
    • A mild fish flavour, slightly oily with a finer texture Sourced from South Island Seas. Available gluten-free
  • Wedges And Sour Cream $5.9
  • Old School (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Pepperoni, Italian fennel sausage, tomatoes, red onion & feta
  • Salty Goodness $8.90
    • Pretzel, caramel sauce with a pinch of rock salt
  • Angus Beef $12.90
  • Classic Banana $8.90
    • Cinnamon toasted waffle with home style caramel, fresh bananas & maple syrup
  • Queen's Margherita (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, tomatoes & more mozzarella
  • The Harlem $8.90
    • Tossed in cinnamon sugar with maple syrup
  • Mr Veggie (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, mushroom, spinach, capsicum & olives
Federal Diner

Federal Diner

location

Address

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034435152

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Contemporary , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand